Wheat germ oil extraction usually means making oil from wheat kernels by certain oil extraction machinery.
What is wheat germ oil?
IWheat germ oil is extracted from the germ of the wheat kernel, which makes up only 2½% by weight of the kernel Wheat germ oil is particularly high in octacosanol – a 28 carbon long-chain saturated primary alcohol found in a number of different vegetable waxes. Octacosanol has been studied as an exercise and physical performance enhancing agent.
Why is germ removed during the milling process?
During the milling process of wheat, its germ is removed to increase the shelf-stability of flour, which can be compromised by the rapid degradation of germ due to the presence of enzymes (i.e., lipoxygenase and lipase) and a high content of easily oxidised unsaturated oils.
How to extract wheat kernels?
Load the wheat kernels into the top of the press and put your collection bottle under the nozzle. Run the press. Wait until the kernels have been properly pressed and feel dry to the touch. Clean the press thoroughly. Anytime you are interested in our wheat germ oil extraction, please fell free to contact us.